leave out

verb

left out; leaving out; leaves out

: to not include or mention (someone or something)

The movie leaves a lot out of the story.

Did everyone get a piece of cake? I don't want to leave anyone out.

They always leave her out of the conversation.

Examples of leave out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But supporters say the measure would also boost projects in cities left out of those exemptions. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Adding to the drama of her appearance, Harvey opted for a voluminous updo, piling her long chocolate brown locks atop her head, leaving out a combed-over, face-framing strand styled by Davontae’ Washington. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Depp’s latest role as Ebenezer Scrooge is being billed as the actor’s comeback, after being left out in cold following his high-profile legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026

Her search for her father becomes a journey into identity, belonging and the lives of people left out of official historical accounts. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for leave out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout